endemic

Definition

adjective
  1. (Ecology)
    referring to an organism that exists or originated from a specific area
    Examples The isolation of the islands has led to the evolution of endemic forms. • The northern part of the island is inhabited by many endemic mammals and birds.
  2. (Medicine)
    referring to a disease that occurs within a specific area
    See also epidemic, pandemic
    Example This disease is endemic to Mediterranean countries.
noun
  1. (Medicine)
    an endemic disease
  2. (Biology)
    a species of organism that is confined to a particular geographical region
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